Kirchwerder Wiesen

Kirchwerder Wiesen is a nature reserve covering around 858 hectares of meadows, fields, and water bodies between Kirchwerder and Neuengamme. The landscape consists of open grassland mixed with wetland areas and small water features that form a varied habitat.

The area received official protected status on August 24, 1993, representing an important milestone in Hamburg's conservation efforts. This designation came to safeguard the valuable habitats found within the reserve for the future.

The reserve functions as an educational center where visitors learn about local wildlife through organized programs and guided nature observation activities.

The reserve has a network of walking paths that allow visitors to move through the area and observe different sections. Certain zones are protected, so visitors should stay on marked trails and respect boundary signs.

European beavers and Eurasian otters live in this reserve, making it a rare refuge for these mammals in the region. Their presence indicates that the protection efforts are working and wildlife populations are recovering.

Location: Bergedorf

Inception: August 24, 1993

GPS coordinates: 53.43222,10.16972

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:20